Amazing Spider-Man

Amazing Spider-Man

Vol. 1 #500-545 (Dec 2003 - Jan 2008)

WRITTEN BYJ. Michael Straczynski

ARTISTJohn Romita Jr.Mike Deodato Jr.Ron Garney

ISSUES#30-58, 500-508#509-528#529-543

Beginning a new era under popular television writer J. Michael Straczynski. Peter Parker becomes a high school chemistry teacher at the same high school he graduated from and faces all new pressures in his new role. After encountering a mysterious man named Ezekiel with powers similar to his own, Peter begins to explore the totemistic origins of his powers. This also features Aunt May discovering her nephew's secret, creating a dramatic shift in their relationship.

Following the departure of series artist John Romita Jr., Spider-Man becomes less insular and more drawn into the world of the Avengers as the Parker family moves into Avengers Tower. This storyline concludes following Marvel's Civil War event where Peter Parker publicly reveals his identity and is forced to pay for that decision.